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In this post, KEEP YOUR HOUSEPLANTS ALIVE, OUR NEXT BOOK, I share with you my background, education, why I wrote this book & what it's all about. Plus, you get to see a few of the pics taken in the greenhouses where we took all the photos for the book.

The subtitle says it all: A Straight Up, No Nonsense Guide To Keeping 27 Awesome Indoor Plants Alive & Kickin'

I'm one of those people who is actually working in the field in which they studied. We had a greenhouse attached to our home in Connecticut as well as extensive gardens so I grew up surrounded with lots of chlorophyll and playing in the dirt. After brief childhood dreams of being a park ranger and an airplane pilot, I decided to study landscape architecture. I discovered that "being at the drawing board" wasn't for me. Off I was for 11 months in Paris for a little self discovery (as well as lots of wine, fondue and croissants!).

Here are a couple of random excerpts, in no particular order, from the intro to the book:

"Some things you never forget or some things just don't change much. Interior plants fall into that category for me. I worked with them for years. Maintaining them is instinctual for me. A few new varieties has been introduced over the years but the care is similar to original, or parent, plant. You know what I mean, it's like riding a bike. I also claimed to never have plants in my home but a few have crept in. For me, keeping them alive and kickin' is simple as can be."

"I'm not a greenhouse grower or a botanist. I do have a degree in ornamental horticulture but what has given me the giddy up and go to write this book is my practical experience. These are 27 plants, if in the right place and taken care of properly, which will be a welcome addition to your home for years to come. A living, breathing accessory!"

"Pretend you're showing up for the very first day on the job and I'm handing you the interscaper's manual. If you want to lay in the hammock and get enveloped in a big ole novel, go right ahead. This book is short, sweet and to the point.

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best house plants Keep Your Houseplants Alive, Our 2nd Book
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